Linxia Autonomous Prefecture population
Linxia Autonomous Prefecture is a prefecture-level city in Gansu Province, China. Resident population was 2,071,500 people in 2025, with a density of 253.6 people per km². Explore historical, census and economic data.
Population structure · 2025
Latest-year age structure, births, deaths, city population and ethnic population.
| Age group | Resident population | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Age 60+ | 310,800 people | 15.0% |
| Age 65+ | 197,300 people | 9.5% |
Data basis / note：常住
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Population over time
Resident population and urbanization, 2023 to 2025.
Historical indicators
Selected years from our annual dataset.
| Value | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resident population | 2,101,100 people | 2,099,300 people | 2,071,500 people |
| Urbanization rate | 40.3% | 41.8% | 43.1% |
| Birth rate | 12.30 ‰ | 11.66 ‰ | 10.10 ‰ |
| Death rate | 8.56 ‰ | 9.26 ‰ | 9.51 ‰ |
| GDP | — | — | — |
Census data
Population, households, age structure and ethnic composition from modern censuses.
Ethnic composition
Population by ethnic group in the most recent census.
Economy and income
Gross domestic product, growth and household disposable income.
Economy and income
- GDP
- $7.6B2025
- GDP growth
- 5.6%
- Primary industry
- $1.3B
- Secondary industry
- $1.6B
- Tertiary industry
- $4.7B
- Urban disposable income
- $4,169
- Rural disposable income
- $1,660
Cities and counties in Linxia Autonomous Prefecture
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| Region | Population | Area | Population density | Urbanization rate | GDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linxia | 388,400 people | 89 km² | 4,364.0 | 91.0% | $1.8B |
| Linxia | 305,800 people | 1,213 km² | 252.1 | 24.7% | $1.0B |
| Dongxiang Autonomous County | 285,000 people | 1,512 km² | 188.5 | 23.7% | $753.8M |
| Guanghe | 255,800 people | 538 km² | 475.5 | 40.0% | $614.7M |
| Kangle | 245,300 people | 1,083 km² | 226.5 | 27.9% | $697.2M |
| Jishishan Bonan Dongxiang Salar Autonomous County | 229,400 people | 910 km² | 252.1 | 27.5% | $595.8M |
| Hezheng | 197,800 people | 960 km² | 206.0 | 32.4% | $592.5M |
| Yongjing | 170,300 people | 1,864 km² | 91.4 | 57.2% | $1.4B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Linxia Autonomous Prefecture?
The resident population of Linxia Autonomous Prefecture was 2,071,500 people in 2025. This figure refers to people living in the area for more than six months, unless the source states otherwise.
How densely populated is Linxia Autonomous Prefecture?
The population density is 253.6 people per square kilometre, based on a land area of 8,169 km².
Where does this data come from?
Figures are compiled from national statistical yearbooks, census publications and official regional statistics. Each table displays its reference year. Read the data sources page for details.
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Data source: 临夏回族自治州2025年国民经济和社会发展统计公报 · Methodology and sources: Data sources